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Which type of mirror is known for its ability to converge light rays to a focal point?
Which type of mirror is known for its ability to converge light rays to a focal point?
- Concave mirror (correct)
- Spherical mirror
- Convex mirror
- Plane mirror
What is the sign convention for reflection by spherical mirrors when the object is placed beyond the center of curvature?
What is the sign convention for reflection by spherical mirrors when the object is placed beyond the center of curvature?
- Zero
- Negative
- Positive (correct)
- Depends on the mirror type
What type of image is formed by a convex mirror when an object is placed in front of it?
What type of image is formed by a convex mirror when an object is placed in front of it?
- Real and inverted
- Virtual and inverted
- Real and upright
- Virtual and upright (correct)
What is the formula for linear magnification (M) due to spherical mirrors?
What is the formula for linear magnification (M) due to spherical mirrors?
What type of mirror always forms an erect, virtual, and diminished image for any object placed in front of it?
What type of mirror always forms an erect, virtual, and diminished image for any object placed in front of it?
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Concave Mirror
Concave Mirror
A mirror that converges light rays to a single focal point.
Object beyond center of curvature
Object beyond center of curvature
Object distance is positive when the object is beyond the center of curvature.
Convex mirror image
Convex mirror image
A mirror that forms images virtually and upright
Linear Magnification (M)
Linear Magnification (M)
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Convex mirror image characteristics
Convex mirror image characteristics
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